Snow machines take to the turf for Optimist grass drags

Grass drags - The engines were revving and the mud was flying at the third annual Moorefield Optimists Grass Drags on Oct. 15 at Driscoll Farms in Mapleton. A large crowd braved the cool temperatures to cheer on their favourites as snowmobilers raced their machines on the turf. Photos by Sue Hogenkamp

The cooler temperatures did not deter Rhett Fear, left, Maddie Fear, and Rachel Grasman from enjoying the show.   

No snow required – The engines were revving and the mud was flying at the third annual Moorefield Optimists Grass Drags on Oct. 15 at Driscoll Farms in Mapleton. A large crowd braved the cooler temperatures to cheer on their favourites as snowmobilers raced their machines on the turf.